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Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival

The Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival is programmed just over two weeks and is held during the month of May each year. During this time Scone and the Upper Hunter are host to many significant events that promote our area and the Horse Industry for which Scone is acclaimed for. Events include the Horse Parade, Fetes, Exhibitions, Campdraft and Rodeo, Horse Events, Tours, Stud Open Days and the Emirates Park State Cup just to name a few.

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Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; garbage collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.

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Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.